The ocean colors of Cynthia's Lampwork Beads are breathtaking. She knew I have a love affaire with the ocean and beach. The turquoise shell-shaped beads add to this perfect ocean theme. I don't usually work with ribbon and the gorgeous hand-dyed silk ribbon created a challenge for me but it was oh so right for this necklace!

A piece of 14 gauge copper wire was loosely wrapped with 16 gauge copper wire. I attached some hand-stamped metal word charms and some beachy charms along with some czech glass daggers.Two links from a chain were used to dangle more beachy charms and czech glass daggers.

Holes going through the middle of the ocean created a challenge...I didn't want my ocean twirling so I fed 20 gauge copper wire through the holes twice.Links from antiqued brass chain with small brass bead dangles complete these lovelies.

Please go to Pretty Thingsthe official Bead Soup Blog Party Sitefor links to each participants blog.......you won't want to miss a single one!!!!